SOUTH TURN LOUNGE
1540 S NOVA RD, Daytona Bch FL 32114 · (386)253-5004
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects under ice bin at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025087826 | Dec 9, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2023011583 | Dec 9, 2022 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
8 dead flys in the interior of glass cooler. Employee removed glasses. Waiting for cooler to defrost to clean.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 45f,cut leafy green 45f
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. -charge for Togo box not list on menu
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -out order sign on one stall in ladies room,manager called plumber
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Ceiling tile or cover missing in dinning room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -storage ceiling with water damage and one broken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in walk in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezer in storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse next to wax paper
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -cookline
Food stored on floor. -jugs of oil in storage room
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over char grill operator put new filter in hood
Ice buildup in 2 chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of hood heavily soiled with grease -hood filters soiled with grease -fryers where baskets hang heavily soiled with grease -interior of keg cooler soiled -
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled with grease next to char grill
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor under cooking equipment and coolers heavily soiled with grease and debris
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken wings 124f -tcs sauce 118f
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects under ice bin at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on sandwich cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times -mops and broom stored in front of handsink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dining room
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on top of water heater
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -bar and cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -1 filter missing
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on sides of fryer and grill -interior of keg cooler
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -wings sauce cart
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment and heavy amount of grease under reach in coolers -floor soiled under bar equipment
Dec 9, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -bartender
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles and wall in storage room -damage to ceiling tiles by office and bathrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dining room
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -cookline and bar area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over char grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of hood soiled with grease -wing sauce shelves soiled -build up of grease on exterior of fryer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -sandwich cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryers and reach in coolers -floor between wall and sink soiled in ladies -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Dec 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee only washing and rinsing
Live, small flying insects found -2 small insects by bar 3 compartment sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -12 droppings found on floor in storage room corner of wall near ice machine. Storage room is separate from kitchen area. No food prep is done in storage room. Ice machine and chest freezer are located in storage room. Storage room is located down a hallway from dining room. Employee cleaned up droppings and mopping area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut leafy green 47f,employee discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles stored hanging on bar by heat lamps
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -bartender
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles and wall in storage room -damage to ceiling tiles by office and bathrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dining room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse and shirt on keg cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -cookline and bar area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over char grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of hood soiled with grease -wing sauce shelves soiled -build up of grease on exterior of fryer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -sandwich cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryers and reach in coolers -floor between wall and sink soiled in ladies -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili and Tcs sauce 117f manager reheating
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -bar area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish over egg rolls
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multi purpose cleaner handing on shelf with cups
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dining room
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer lid with black tape -char grill grills in disrepair/bent
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -cookline/bar area
Food stored on floor. -boxes of oil
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stainless steel next to char grill soiled with grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -sandwich cooler
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryers and reach in coolers on cookline -floors soiled under bar equipment -floors soiled under 3 compartment sink
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -prep area -by bar 3 compartment sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage in storage room
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -bar/cookline -walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chess freezer on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -sides of fryers soiled with grease -soda holster soiled -hood filter soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dining room
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under equipment cookline/bar -floors soiled with grease under cooking equipment and reach in coolers
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -raw fish store on lid to Cole slaw
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -marinara auce
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling in storage area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -cookline /bar
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wing sauce shelf soiled -hood soiled with grease -soda gun holsters at bar -shelves soiled in walk in cooler -build up of grease on fryers and grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under equipment bar /cookline -grease and food debris under cooking equipment
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hire
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling in storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Dining room
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Walk-in cooler,Cookline
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -per manager cleaning filters
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cookline cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Keg cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under cookline equipment -floor soiled under bar equipment
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in storage/ice machine area with apparent water damage -ceiling tiles bulging over cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in rear prep area -ceiling vents over cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the right side that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -light accumulation of water on floor in front of ice bins
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -exterior of ice machine (below door) -prep table next to fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris -interior of beer cooler -interior of glassware cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk-in cooler -cookline area -floor underneath ice bins
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in rear triple sink area -tile wall above cookline, below hood filters
- From initial inspection : Approximately 5 gallon gasoline tank located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken with raw beef in white chest freezer, operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -"Avantco" stainless steel double door reach-in cooler: raw chicken 44-47F, sliced tomatoes 44F, liquid cheese 47F, sliced cheese 48F, all products being relocated to walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Marinara sauce 116F, au jus 110F operator will reheat to 165F or above
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -gallons of bleach stored next to crock pot insert on dish drying rack -unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser stored on prep table next to fryers with fry baskets, operator relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fryer baskets have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -small amount of black, mold-like substance inside ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle next to fryers, operator labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in storage/ice machine area with apparent water damage -ceiling tiles bulging over cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in rear prep area -ceiling vents over cookline
Equipment in poor repair. -door on keg cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the right side that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -light accumulation of water on floor in front of ice bins
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/freezer. -white chest freezer -"Avantco" double door stainless steel reach-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on fire suppression pipe between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -exterior of ice machine (below door) -prep table next to fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris -interior of beer cooler -interior of glassware cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk-in cooler -cookline area -floor underneath ice bins
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks at cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in rear triple sink area -tile wall above cookline, below hood filters
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe underneath ice bin in bar area
Approximately 5 gallon gasoline tank located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.